Oh Hyeon-gyu deletes Besiktas posts, fueling transfer rumors among anxious fans
Translated from Korean, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.
At a glance
- South Korean footballer Oh Hyeon-gyu has deleted most of his social media posts related to his Turkish club Besiktas.
- This action has fueled speculation among fans about a potential transfer to a bigger club.
- Oh Hyeon-gyu has a history of deleting posts, with some suggesting it's to focus on national team matches.
South Korean forward Oh Hyeon-gyu has removed the majority of his social media posts featuring his current club, Besiktas, sparking concern and speculation among the team's Turkish fanbase.
Fans are worried that the player might be on the verge of a transfer to a larger European club. Oh Hyeon-gyu's Instagram account now primarily features only his decisive goal against the Czech Republic and his debut goal for Besiktas, along with a club-tagged video.
Where did our Besiktas photos go?
This is not the first time Oh Hyeon-gyu has cleared his social media. He reportedly did so occasionally during his time with Suwon Samsung, leading some to believe he might be focusing on his national team commitments. However, Besiktas supporters are anxious, flooding his remaining posts with comments asking about the deleted content and expressing their pride in him.
Since joining Besiktas in February, Oh Hyeon-gyu has performed impressively, scoring 8 goals and providing 2 assists in 16 matches. He notably set a club record by scoring in his first three consecutive games after his transfer.
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Originally published by Dong-A Ilbo in Korean. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.